Job Title: Supplier Quality EngineerJob DescriptionAs a Supplier Quality Engineer, your primary mission is to drive and manage the performance of your supply base. You will provide strong supplier technical assistance to address low-performing suppliers that impact operations. Your goal is to return suppliers to health and ensure zero tolerance for impacting operations or customer satisfaction. You will also support resourcing activities away from troubled suppliers and promote strong collaboration between the Crisis and Risk Management team.Responsibilities
Analyze supplier capacity and investment requests.
Engage actively with suppliers and supply chains.
Assess supplier weaknesses accurately and provide solutions.
Monitor high-risk supplier development issues to prevent crises.
Develop and drive supplier problem-solving techniques for identified faults.
Fix and develop supplier production systems and processes to prevent operational impact.
Drive supplier operational excellence.
Set focused priorities to reach objectives.
Represent the company at suppliers and escalate as needed to prevent crises.
Essential Skills
Strong sense of urgency and commitment.
Ability to handle uncertainty and the unexpected.
Capability to manage unfamiliar tasks using previous experiences.
Efficient multitasking and workload management.
Ability to drive urgency in suppliers with clear communication and results focus.
Customer-focused approach.
Provision of timely information for accurate decision-making.
Ability to create trustful relationships and support problem-solving.
Strong collaboration and leadership skills.
Execution capability in a complex regional organization.
Anticipation of bottlenecks, exploration of contingencies, and provision of solutions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
University degree required, preferably in engineering, business management, or supply chain management.
Experience in supply chain (quality and development) and/or production.
Preferably experience in the automotive or heavy commercial truck industry in supplier quality and capacity, manufacturing engineering, supplier development, or crisis management.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Accountability and project management skills with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Customer-focused mindset dedicated to meeting external and internal customer expectations.
Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose.
Strong integrity and creativity.
Flexibility and preparedness to travel on short notice.
Work EnvironmentThe position is based onsite in Greensboro, NC at the headquarters when not traveling.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 2025.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
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Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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